Cost Calculator Carta vs Cake: 3-Year Cost Comparison

See how equity management costs stack up over three years, based on your current Carta plan, stakeholder count, and the features your company uses.

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Number of stakeholders

1 stakeholder500 stakeholders

Enter a number between 1 and 500

Which Cake plan are you considering?

$1,000/yr — 25 stakeholders included, $60/stakeholder/yr after that

Company stage Used to look up your current Carta costs

Features you need

409A valuationsAdd-on on Carta (+$1,500/yr). Included in Cake Team and Pro. International stakeholdersAdd-on on Carta (+$1,200/yr). Included in all Cake plans. Investor portalAdd-on on Carta at Seed (+$800/yr). Included from Series A. Included in all Cake plans.

3-year cumulative saving with Cake

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Assumes 30% annual stakeholder growth. Cake per-head pricing: $60/stakeholder/yr above the included threshold. Carta pricing based on publicly available rates as of May 2026.

Platform	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3

Cake migration

Cake's team handles data migration at no cost

Carta data export

Varies

Exporting cap table data from Carta may involve fees or professional services costs

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This tool provides general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Carta pricing based on publicly available rates as of May 2026 — verify current pricing at carta.com. Cake pricing confirmed April 2026. Stakeholder growth modelled at 30% per year. Actual costs may vary based on contract terms, usage, and negotiated rates. Consult a qualified advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only. Results are based on estimations and publicly available data and do not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.

Cost Calculator Carta vs Cake: 3-Year Cost Comparison

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